<p>Does anyone know how many people penn state takes for musical theatre?? It’s one of my top choices!</p>
<p>Last year, when my D auditioned, they said that 350 were auditioning and there would be 16 slots available. That should give you a general idea even if there are any changes. </p>
<p>Susan</p>
<p>Hi actrss100-
Susan was pretty accurate with the numbers from last year. Hasn't changed much! They offer around 20-25 acceptances to yield a class of 12-15. They are trying to keep the class sizes down since it is a smaller tight-knit program. I'm glad to hear its one of your top choices! Have you auditioned yet??</p>
<p>no I am auditioning on the 25th of February...are you a MT major at PSU? I'd love to PM you with questions!</p>
<p>Yes, I am a junior in the program...and I will meet you at the audition because I help run them! Please feel free to PM me with any questions....its easier to email me at <a href="mailto:cat190@psu.edu">cat190@psu.edu</a>. I love talking about the program as I am very passionate about it (as you can see :o) )</p>
<p>See you both on the 25th!</p>
<p>I'm excited.</p>
<p>I will also be there on the 25th! send me a PM if you want a buddy there to make the processs more relaxing..always nice to have someone to chat with.</p>
<p>TheatreJock, Actrss100, and ThespainDreams:
I will be signing you in in the morning, so please introduce yourself to me! I was just informed that the audition will be split (this is usually done only on the last audition) but there are so many people this year on the second to last date. This means that all of the auditionees will be split in half--one half will audition in a rehearsal space and the other will be on stage. Therefore, half the faculty will watch you. If you get an interview, they might ask you to sing again. When I auditioned, this is what I did :o)</p>
<p>Any physical features or any type of hint to be able to indentify you? Would be kind of an embarrasing start to introduce myself to the wrong person and say "hi i'm theatrejock."..... "well thats a nice name theatrejock, good luck today"...lol</p>
<p>did penn state do interviews at unifieds?</p>
<p>Theatrejock--
There are only two of us signing you in, and I'm the skinny brown haired one that doesn't have a Canadian accent :o) My name is Casey, and also for any parents coming tomorrow--my mom will be the parent advocate at the question and answer session for parents this weekend.</p>
<p>Just curious- How many people are usually called back for interviews?</p>
<p>Thanks psucat..i'll be wearing my red lettermans jacket...with a nice proud drama patch on the front lol. so if you recognize me before i do you, shout a hollar. thanks!</p>
<p>ThespianDreams, I don't know what the exact number is for callbacks on a particular on campus audition day and I imagine it might vary from audition day to audition day. I recall roughly about 12-15 or so last year on the day my daughter auditioned.</p>
<p>Thanks Suzie!</p>
<p>They called back, out of a group of 40 yesterday, about 10. The numbers are getting smaller and smaller each year! The group next week will be about 60 kids auditioning!</p>
<p>are the people who get called back the ones that they are interested in?</p>
<p>Actrss100...yes, that is how PSU's college audition process works. You audition and if you are not asked to stay for the callback, then you know on the spot you won't be admitted. If you are called back, you still may not be admitted but you are still in the "running" so to speak, at that juncture. I recall my daughter getting the letter of acceptance within a week following the audition day. I don't recall how many auditioned on her day last year (there were a LOT that day) and I don't recall the exact number called back that day (among those auditioning on that day) but it was about a dozen. However, not every kid called back got admitted because the program takes about 16 kids and there were many on campus audition days, plus various Unified Auditions. So, if a dozen or so were called back the day my kid went, you know they did not all get in. If you are called back, that is an indication that you are being considered. Few schools do it this way and you just wait. But at PSU, if you are not called back that day, you already know your admissions decision. It makes that day a little "rougher" in a way, but the positive side is knowing sooner, I guess. Actually, when my D attends an audition in the theater world (not college auditions), it is done this way....(think A Chorus Line), and they tell you right there if you have a callback or are asked to stay for the next round, etc.</p>
<p>Just to add to what soozievt said, if your are not called back, you may still receive an offer of ACADEMIC admission about two weeks after the audition, I assume if you are not accepted academically you will hear then as well. My D was accepted and asked to choose another major, which I believe she indicated she would be willing to do on her application. We also know of one person who did get called back only to receive a deferral (definitely better than a NO) about the program. That walk of shame in front of your fellow auditionees is tough...Yes it builds character, but also may chip away at one's confidence. So I recommend putting it later in your audition schedule if at all possible, in order to keep the moral high. Obviously rolling admissions has its pros and cons. It is good to know early on that you have acceptances, but tough to think you might not have what it takes...</p>
<p>What are the auditioners asked to do at the callbacks usually</p>